Here is something I've been thinking about for a while in regards to my teaching of vocabulary. Just thoughts - not sure if it makes much sense.
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One of the greatest things a teacher can give to students is the gift of language. A collection of words that can be used to improve students’
writing and make them revered by others is a powerful contribution to their future. But how do you provide such a valuable gift? First a teacher must expose students to new vocabulary and provide ways for them to store the new language. Using knowledge of reading and writing instruction I have considered some ways to increase writing vocabulary and store it for written use. One approach to improve written vocabulary is through reading. Through context clues one can determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and thus improve their reading vocabulary. Reading vocabulary is separate from writing vocabulary because they serve different purposes. The reading vocabulary of an individual is the language they are familiar with when reading. Although someone might not be very familiar with a certain word they read the comprehension of the story is not compromised even if the word is not part of their vocabulary. On the other hand, writing vocabulary requires a deeper understanding of the word. The person must be very familiar with the proper usage of the word in order to write it in a sentence that will express their intended ideas. One way for a person to increase their written vocabulary through reading is to make a list of the words that they are unfamiliar with when they read. In addition to the list the reader can find the appropriate definition, identify a synonym and antonym and try to use it in a phrase or sentence. The act of writing down the new word and reflecting on it will give this word a place in their vocabulary memory. It is a good idea for the person to keep a journal or notebook of some sort so when they write they will have many new words to choose from to create clear descriptions and provide more detail. It is important for young students to make that connection that reading vocabulary can be transferred to writing vocabulary. One of the greatest things a teacher can give to students is the gift of language. A collection of words that can be used to improve students’ writing and make them revered by others is a powerful contribution to their future. But how do you provide such a valuable gift? First a teacher must expose students to new vocabulary and provide ways for them to store the new language. Using knowledge of reading and writing instruction I have considered some ways to increase writing vocabulary and store it for written use. One approach to improve written vocabulary is through reading. Through context clues one can determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and thus improve their reading vocabulary. Reading vocabulary is separate from writing vocabulary because they serve different purposes. The reading vocabulary of an individual is the language they are familiar with when reading. Although someone might not be very familiar with a certain word they read the comprehension of the story is not compromised even if the word is not part of their vocabulary. On the other hand, writing vocabulary requires a deeper understanding of the word. The person must be very familiar with the proper usage of the word in order to write it in a sentence that will express their intended ideas. One way for a person to increase their written vocabulary through reading is to make a list of the words that they are unfamiliar with when they read. In addition to the list the reader can find the appropriate definition, identify a synonym and antonym and try to use it in a phrase or sentence. The act of writing down the new word and reflecting on it will give this word a place in their vocabulary memory. It is a good idea for the person to keep a journal or notebook of some sort so when they write they will have many new words to choose from to create clear descriptions and provide more detail. It is important for young students to make that connection that reading vocabulary can be transferred to writing vocabulary.
Put a title here.
One of the greatest things a teacher can give to students is the gift of language. A collection of words that can be used to improve students’
writing and make them revered by others is a powerful contribution to their future. But how do you provide such a valuable gift? First a teacher must expose students to new vocabulary and provide ways for them to store the new language.
Using knowledge of reading and writing instruction I have considered some ways to increase writing vocabulary and store it for written use. One approach to improve written vocabulary is through reading. Through context clues one can determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and thus improve their reading vocabulary. Reading vocabulary is separate from writing vocabulary because they serve different purposes. The reading vocabulary of an individual is the language they are familiar with when reading. Although someone might not be very familiar with a certain word they read the comprehension of the story is not compromised even if the word is not part of their vocabulary. On the other hand, writing vocabulary requires a deeper understanding of the word. The person must be very familiar with the proper usage of the word in order to write it in a sentence that will express their intended ideas. One way for a person to increase their written vocabulary through reading is to make a list of the words that they are unfamiliar with when they read. In addition to the list the reader can find the appropriate definition, identify a synonym and antonym and try to use it in a phrase or sentence. The act of writing down the new word and reflecting on it will give this word a place in their vocabulary memory. It is a good idea for the person to keep a journal or notebook of some sort so when they write they will have many new words to choose from to create clear descriptions and provide more detail. It is important for young students to make that connection that reading vocabulary can be transferred to writing vocabulary.
One of the greatest things a teacher can give to students is the gift of language. A collection of words that can be used to improve students’ writing and make them revered by others is a powerful contribution to their future. But how do you provide such a valuable gift? First a teacher must expose students to new vocabulary and provide ways for them to store the new language.
Using knowledge of reading and writing instruction I have considered some ways to increase writing vocabulary and store it for written use. One approach to improve written vocabulary is through reading. Through context clues one can determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and thus improve their reading vocabulary. Reading vocabulary is separate from writing vocabulary because they serve different purposes. The reading vocabulary of an individual is the language they are familiar with when reading. Although someone might not be very familiar with a certain word they read the comprehension of the story is not compromised even if the word is not part of their vocabulary. On the other hand, writing vocabulary requires a deeper understanding of the word. The person must be very familiar with the proper usage of the word in order to write it in a sentence that will express their intended ideas. One way for a person to increase their written vocabulary through reading is to make a list of the words that they are unfamiliar with when they read. In addition to the list the reader can find the appropriate definition, identify a synonym and antonym and try to use it in a phrase or sentence. The act of writing down the new word and reflecting on it will give this word a place in their vocabulary memory. It is a good idea for the person to keep a journal or notebook of some sort so when they write they will have many new words to choose from to create clear descriptions and provide more detail. It is important for young students to make that connection that reading vocabulary can be transferred to writing vocabulary.